OWNER’S MANUAL
OWNER/OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
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Reading Chapman Piloting’s
Seamanship and Small
Boat Handling
is recommended for further information on
handling the yacht in various situations.
Yachting Regulations
The owner’s responsibility includes making sure that
the yacht complies with all federal, state and local
regulations. Check with your local U.S. Coast Guard
office for relevant federal regulations. Your state’s
Department of Natural Resources may have some
publications available that deal with relevant state laws.
Be aware of local environmental laws and respect codes
of good practice.
Voluntary Inspections
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliaries or state yachting
officials offer courtesy inspections in many states to
make sure that all yachts comply with safety standards
and that the required safety equipment is onboard.
After a voluntary inspection, the yachter has time to
make corrections without prosecution. Check with
the appropriate state agency or the U.S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary for details.
Operation by Minors
Minors must always be supervised by an adult whenever
operating a yacht. Many states have laws regarding the
minimum age and licensing requirements of minors.
Regulations may vary from state to state. Contact your
local and state boating authorities for specific information.
Drugs and Alcohol
Never operate the yacht under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs. Federal and state law
prohibit operating a yacht under the influence
of alcohol or other drugs. Authorities actively
enforce these regulations.
WARNING
!
Drugs and alcohol adversely affect a person’s ability to
make sound judgments, react quickly, and operate a
yacht safely. Responsible yachters should avoid using
drugs or alcohol while operating the yacht. Operating a
motorized yacht while under the influence of drugs or
alcohol can result in bodily injury and death and carries a
significant penalty.
Emergency Assistance
If you see a distress signal or suspect a boat is in trouble,
you must assume it is a real emergency and render
assistance immediately. By law, the operator in charge
of the boat is obligated to provide assistance to any
individual in danger if such assistance can be provided
safely. Failure to render assistance can result in a fine
and/or imprisonment. The 1971 Boating Safety Act
grants protection to a “Good Samaritan” boater providing
good faith assistance, and it absolves a boater from any
civil liability arising from such assistance.
Yachting Accidents
Yachters using a vessel for recreational purposes must
file a U.S. Coast Guard Recreational Boating Accident
Report when:
• An accident results in death or the disappearance of
a person from a vessel
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